Strata Building Reports and 10-Year Maintenance Plans in Perth

Inspector West prepares common property condition reports, 10-year maintenance plans and five-yearly plan reviews for strata companies across Perth, Rockingham, Mandurah and the Peel region. Every inspection and report is completed by Brian Collins, a WA registered building contractor (BC13603) and building practitioner (BP13603) with more than 33 years of building experience.

Reports give councils of owners and strata managers a clear, costed picture of the building fabric for setting reserve fund contributions and planning maintenance.

Who this service is for

Strata managers who need an independent building report or a 10-year plan for a scheme in their portfolio.
Councils of owners, including self-managed schemes, preparing for an annual general meeting or a five-yearly plan review.
Smaller schemes that want a documented maintenance forecast.
Buyers of apartments, villas and townhouses.

Strata services available

Common property condition reports: a photographic record of the condition of each building element, the likely maintenance or repair needed and a suggested priority, often used before an AGM or when a scheme changes strata manager.
10-year maintenance plans: structured around the content required by the Strata Titles (General) Regulations 2019, with covered items, condition, anticipated work and timing, estimated costs, costing method and a funding recommendation.
Five-yearly plan reviews: an existing plan, including one prepared by another provider, is updated for the current condition of the building and extended for a further ten years.
Strata pre-purchase inspections: the unit and its immediate surroundings, with an optional walk of common property. AS 4349.2 (group titled properties) is available on request but is not mandated in WA. See Pre-Purchase Inspections.

What is inspected

The inspection covers the building fabric of the common property, where safely accessible:

Roofs, roof coverings, flashings, gutters and downpipes.
External walls, render, cladding, paint systems and sealants.
Balconies, balustrades, stairs, walkways and handrails.
Paving, car parks, retaining walls, fences and gates.
Visible stormwater drainage and signs of water ingress or movement.
Common internal areas such as foyers, corridors and bin stores.

The scope is limited to building-fabric items. Specialist plant, including lifts, fire systems, air conditioning, pool plant, solar and security systems, is noted for the relevant contractor’s forecast, which can be included in the plan. Any material suspected of containing asbestos is noted for specialist assessment only. Inspector West does not test for or identify asbestos.

What the report includes

Scheme details, the preparer’s name and qualifications, the inspection date and the period covered.
A photographic condition report for each covered item.
Anticipated maintenance, repair, renewal or replacement, with suggested timing.
Estimated costs for building-fabric items, with the method and assumptions used.
A 10-year expenditure schedule and funding recommendation for maintenance plans.
Clear exclusions and items referred to specialist contractors.

Reports are digital and ready to table at a general meeting. The delivery timeframe depends on the size of the scheme and is confirmed with the quote.

When a 10-year plan is required in WA

Under the Strata Titles Act 1985 (WA), as amended from 1 May 2020, a designated strata company must have a 10-year plan setting out the non-routine maintenance, repair, renewal or replacement expected for its common property and personal property, with estimated costs. A strata company is designated if its scheme has 10 or more lots, or if the replacement cost of the scheme buildings is more than $5 million.

The plan must be revised at least once every five years and, when revised, extended to cover the following ten years. The regulations also require the plan to state the qualifications, if any, of each person who prepared it. Schemes that adopted their first plan in 2021 reach the five-year review point from 2026.

Smaller schemes do not have to hold a plan, but a condition report can still help owners budget and avoid unexpected special levies.

Buyers reviewing a scheme before purchase can refer to What to Look for in a Strata Report for guidance on the minutes, reserve fund, 10-year plan and levies.

Why Inspector West

Brian Collins is a WA registered building contractor (BC13603) and building practitioner (BP13603), registered since 2011, with more than 33 years of building experience. His registration is stated on every plan.
Cost estimates draw on practical knowledge of how building elements deteriorate and what repairs involve.
Photographic reports are easy to follow for owners without a building background.
Based in Madora Bay, convenient for Mandurah, Rockingham and the southern suburbs.

Areas served and quotes

Strata reports and plans are available across the Perth metropolitan area, from Joondalup to Mandurah and out to the hills, including Rockingham, Baldivis and Kwinana, and throughout Mandurah and the Peel region. Regional schemes, including Bunbury, are available by arrangement. Local information is on the Mandurah and Rockingham pages.

A fixed quote is provided before work begins, based on the number of lots, the number of storeys, roof access and whether an existing plan is being reviewed. To request a quote, call 1300 080 554 or 0409 280 488, email brian@inspectorwest.com.au, or use the contact form. Please have the strata plan number, lot count and any existing plan to hand.

Strata report FAQs

Does our strata company need a 10-year maintenance plan?

A 10-year plan is required for a designated strata company, which is a scheme with 10 or more lots, or a scheme where the replacement cost of the buildings is more than $5 million. Smaller schemes are not required to have one but may adopt a plan as good practice.

How often does a 10-year plan need to be reviewed?

At least once every five years, when it is extended to cover the following ten years. Inspector West can also review a plan prepared by another provider.

Who can prepare a 10-year plan in WA?

The regulations do not prescribe a qualification for the person preparing a 10-year plan, but the plan must state the qualifications, if any, of the person who prepared it. Inspector West plans are prepared by Brian Collins, a WA registered builder (BC13603 / BP13603).

Are lifts, fire systems and air conditioning included?

No. Inspector West reports cover building-fabric items. Specialist plant such as lifts, fire systems, air conditioning, pool plant, solar and security systems is noted for the relevant contractor’s forecast, which can be added to the plan.

Can you inspect common property when I am buying a unit?

Yes. A strata pre-purchase inspection covers the unit and its immediate surroundings, and a walk of the common property can be added. AS 4349.2 is available on request but is not mandated in WA.

How much does a strata report or 10-year plan cost?

A fixed quote is provided before work begins, based on the number of lots and storeys, access and whether an existing plan is being reviewed.